Vocal Group Hall of Fame Trivia Quiz

Answer: The Vogues

Other hits by The Vogues included a remake of "My Special Angel", originally done by Bobby Helms. Both the Vogues' cover version and Helms' version reached number seven. A cover of "Turn Around, Look at Me" also hit number seven for the vocal group. Bill Burkette, Hugh Geyer, Don Miller and Chuck Blasko were the original members of The Vogues when they formed in 1965 in Pennsylvania as The Val-Airs.

After charting more moderate hits, the group's chart success tapered off in the seventies. Various incarnations of the group have occasionally toured throughout the past few decades. The Revelers gained popularity in the late twenties and were inducted in 1999.

The 2002 inductees, the Marcels, are best known for their 1961 Doo-Wop version of "Blue Moon".

The Manhattan based group, The Harptones, charted songs in the fifties such as "Sunday Kind of Love".

Answer: Bill Ward and the Dominoes

Billy Ward was born Robert L. Williams and was considered a piano prodigy as a teen. After his stint in the military he studied at the Juilliard School of Music. While attending Juilliard he met a manager and formed a vocal group he called The Dominoes, acting as their arranger.

In 1951 they had a Number One hit on the R&B Charts with "Sixty Minute Man". The following year they were the sole act at Rock and Roll legend Alan Freed's Moondog Coronation Ball. In 1953 original member Clyde McPhatter left to join the Drifters. Jackie Wilson replaced him until Wilson launched his own solo career.

In 1956 they had their last Top Forty hit but continued to tour and were a staple of the Las Vegas entertainment circuit. The Ink Spots formed in the thirties and had an early hit with "If I Didn't Care".

They were inducted in 1999. Ben E. King & The Drifters were 2000 inductees. The Five Keys formed in the early fifties and were inducted in 2002.

Answer: The Four Tops

The Four Tops began performing in Detroit as The Four Aims. When they signed with Chess Records in 1956 they changed their name to The Four Tops. In 1963 Berry Gordy, Jr., invited the group to join his growing Motown roster of artists. While with Motown The Four Tops developed a signature call-and response style and charted two Number One hits with "I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)" and "Reach Out I'll Be There". "Bernadette", "Standing in the Shadows of Love" and "Baby I Need Your Loving" were other Four Tops hits. The Four Knights formed in 1943 and signed with Decca Records in 1946.

They were inducted in 2002. The Four Aces hailed from Chester, Pennsylvania, and charted over ten hits beginning in 1950. They became inductees in 2001.

The Four Tunes were a vocal group that formed in the mid forties. They were also inducted in 2001.

Answer: The Andrews Sisters

The Andrews Sisters were were born in Minnesota. The girls were pre-teens when they began winning talent shows. They started a recording career and became the first female vocal group to earn a Gold Record award with their version of "Bei Mir Bist Du SchöenDianne" in the late thirties.

They regularly entertained the troops between appearing in movies or recording. They recorded several hits with Bing Crosby and when television came into vogue they appeared on most variety shows. In 1967 eldest sister LaVerne passed away from cancer.

Despite attempts at replacing her, the act soon dissolved. Maxene died of a heart attack in 1995 and Patty turned 90 in 2008. Janet, Kathy, and Peggy comprised the Lennon Sisters who became regulars on "The Lawrence Welk Show" (1951) in 1955.

In 2001 they joined the ranks of The Vocal Group Hall of Fame members. Anita, Ruth and Issa Pointer formed The Pointer Sisters in 1969. They were inducted in 2005. Christine, Dorothy and Phyllis McGuire began working as The McGuire Sisters on "Arthur Godfrey's Talent Scouts" (1946) in 1951.

They were inducted in 2001.

Answer: The Shangri-Las

"Remember (Walkin' in the Sand)" was the first national hit for New York girl group The Shangri-Las. They began performing at local events and were soon offered a recording contract. They took their name from a local Chinese restaurant. Sisters Elizabeth and Mary Weiss and twin sisters Marguerite "Marge" and Mary Ann Ganser formed the original core of the group. Most of them were under age and had to have their parents sign their recording contract with Red Bird Records.

After their successful hits they toured with such acts as the Beatles, Dusty Springfield, The Zombies and James Brown. The Dixie Cups were inducted in 2007 and had success in the mid-sixties with "Chapel of Love".

The Chiffons formed in the Bronx in 1960 and charted hits such as "He's So Fine" and "One Fine Day".

They were inducted in 2005. In 1963 2005 inductees The Angels hit the charts with "My Boyfriend's Back".

Answer: Graham Nash

Among the original members of The Hollies were Allan Clarke, Graham Nash, Eric Haydock and Don Rathbone. The group developed a unique vocal harmony and released a cover of "Stay" in the UK in the early sixties. "Just One Look" was their follow-up and before long they were charting hits on both sides of the Atlantic with "Look Through Any Window", "Bus Stop", "On a Carousel" and other releases. Nash left in 1968 to join Stephen Stills of the Buffalo Springfield and David Crosby of The Byrds.

He was replaced by Terry Sylvester, formerly of the Swinging Blue Jeans. Nash and Crosby originally met when the Hollies and Byrds toured on the same bill.

They later renewed their acquaintance at a party held by Cass Elliot. Dallas Taylor became the regular drummer for CSN.

They released their first album, "Crosby, Stills, & Nash", in 1969 and soon started touring. Their second gig was at Woodstock later that year. The Byrds were inducted in 2006. David Crosby was a member of both CSN and The Byrds.

Answer: Peter Paul and Mary

Peter Yarrow, Noel "Paul" Stookey and Mary Travers were assembled by their manager as a folk "supergroup". They began performing in New York venues and released their "Peter, Paul and Mary" album in 1962. "Lemon Tree" and "If I Had a Hammer (The Hammer Song)" were successful singles from the LP.

The latter was originally done by The Weavers. In 1963 "Puff (The Magic Dragon)" and "Blowin' in the Wind" both became Top Ten Billboard hits in the US. In 1969 "Leaving On A Jet Plane" became their only Number One hit.

They toured frequently throughout the following decades. The Weavers formed in Greenwich Village in 1948. Pete Seeger, Lee Hays, Fred Hellerman and Ronnie Gilbert formed the group which was inducted in 2001. Jimmy Sacca, Donald McGuire and Seymour Spiegelman formed The Hilltoppers in 1952 in Kentucky and they became inductees in 2005.

In 2004 The Tokens became members. They were known for their 1961 version of "The Lion Sleeps Tonight"

Answer: The Diamonds

Canadian vocal group The Diamonds covered a version of The Gladiolas release, "Little Darlin'". The song was a successful hit for the band that also released "The Stroll". The forming members were Dave Somerville, Ted Kowalski, Phil Levitt and Bill Reed.

After rigorous vocal coaching by Somerville the group booked appearances on American variety shows which led to a Mercury Records recording contract. By 1961 all the original members had left the band. In 2000 the original members reunited to sing on a PBS Doo-Wop special. "Have You Heard" and "Why Don't You Believe Me" were among the hits in the fifties by 2006 inductees The Duprees.

In 1957 The Del Vikings had a hit with "Come Go With Me". They were one of the early integrated vocal groups and were inducted in 2005.

In 1956 The Dells charted "Oh What a Night". They became members in 2004. The Gladiolas were honored with membership in 2007.

Answer: Hank Ballard & the Midnighters

Hank Ballard formed his first Doo-Wop group in 1951. He was born John Henry Kendricks and grew up in Detroit. By 1954 he had formed The Midnighters and they had their first hit with Ballard's song, "Work With Me Annie". They charted more records before releasing "The Twist" in 1959. Chubby Checker released his version of "The Twist" the following year and started the twist dance craze. Ballard and his band toured after the success of the song and Ballard eventually went solo, working with James Brown. Maurice wrote the Diamond's hit "Little Darlin'". Little Anthony & the Imperials were inducted in 1999.

They scored several hits including "Tears on My Pillow" in 1958. Maurice Williams and The Zodiacs had chart success with "Stay" in 1959. They were invited to join in 2007. Sonny Til and the Orioles were inducted in 1998 and were known for "It's Too Soon To Know" and other hits after forming in 1946.

Answer: The Cadillacs

Earl "Speedoo" Carroll was one of the founding members when The Cadillacs formed in 1953 as the Carnations. The following year they changed their name and released their debut record, "Wonder Why". The group began developing tight choreography and by the time "Speedo" was released they were a tight vocal group that also had a great stage presence.

They continued to perform despite several changes in personnel, but didn't match the success of "Speedo" again. "Since I Don't Have You" was done by The Skyliners.

They were inducted in 2002. The Fleetwoods were comprised of two girls and one guy from Washington state and had big hits with "Come Softly to Me" and "Mr. Blue". They became inductees in 2006. The Capris took "There's a Moon Out Tonight" into Doo-Wop history in 1959.

They became members in 2007.